Butterflies are delightful. We share what we learn about butterflies through our blog. Located in north Florida, we wander the fields and woods with cameras for hundreds of hours per season.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

More Brachnoid Wasps and More 'Stuff'

The first find of today's walk was a sad one. A Yellow Lined Slug Moth has brachnoid wasp cocoons on its back. This caterpillar will be dead shortly. We did find another Yellow Lined Slug Moth caterpillar that appears to be healthy. We won't know until it emerges as an adult, though.

About Me

Stephen and I have been married 39 years. We raised five children and are enjoying our son/daughter-in-laws and our grandchildren.
We 'own' Shady Oak Butterfly Farm, Inc, with our daughter (Charlotte) and enjoy working with our oldest son’s wife, Michelle (who runs the office and shipping part of the farm). It is located near Brooker, between Gainesville and Jacksonville in Florida. We raise over 30 species of butterflies for exhibit, educatation, research, release, and more.